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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Walter brings Prentiss' horses to the barn where Isabel and the others are hiding, why does he talk to them and tell them they need to rest? (from Chapters 7 - 11)

He is trying to cover any noise the people in the hayloft might be making.

He does not talk to the horses.

He is really telling Isabel and those with her that they need to rest for their coming journey.

He is in the habit of talking to the horses when he stables them.

2.

Why is Isabel asked to work in the tavern when it is hired to provide food for General Washington and the others? (from Chapters 17 - 21)

Because the owner knows she will not have to pay Isabel.

Because Isabel is a good cook.

Because the owner knows that Isabel will not steal from her.

Because Kate and Elspeth are too lazy.

3.

Why is Isabel able to tell Ruth stories of their family while Ruth is recuperating from her infection? (from Chapters 12 - 16)

Ruth is so sick with fever she cannot get away from Isabel.

The fever has made Ruth forget her anger toward Isabel.

Ruth requests stories about their family.

Ruth has decided Isabel is not as bad as she once thought.

4.

Why is the young British soldier whom Isabel and Ruth meet in the woods deserting? (from Chapters 28 - 32)

Because the British army lied to the blacks.

Because he no longer believes in the British cause.

Because the army is not able to adequately feed the soldiers.

Because he has been accused of helping the blacks and would be ousted by the British army anyway.

5.

Why do Serafina and Walter tell Curzon that they did not run for their freedom when they had the chance? (from Chapters 1 - 6)

They were hoping their children would return to find them so they did not want to leave.

They wanted to stay there in case Ruth's real family came looking for her.

They said they were too old to run.

They were afraid of getting caught.

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